1. Valerie Decapite Interviewed: Jo Ann Bartlett IDM 288

2. Basic Information Graduated from Mercer University 2006 B.S. ISE Current Job Title: Industrial Engineer Leader

3. Current Job Description Prepare cost estimates Develop and implement budget Train new IEs Conduct time studies and analyze results Serves as resource on financial items for the plant

4. Job Information Works 45-48 hours per week Currently supervises one person Works alone 50 % Works in groups 50 % Competitive Salary

5. Internship Benefits Working as a team player and leader Preparing presentations for upper management Setting deadlines Creating project cost estimates Exposure to different cultural environment

6. Transition from Classroom into the Workforce Learning experience Mercer placed emphasis on Working in teams Submitting deliverables within a specific time frame

7. College Courses Helpful: All ISE courses Shop Psychology Required courses Chemistry and Differential Equations has not been used on the job

8. Career vs. Personal Life Work schedule not an inconvenience to personal life Sees friends and family primarily on weekends Balances running errands during the week

9. Where do you see yourself 5 to 10 years from now? Promoted to the Business Level in the Finance or Process Improvement Leader at Plant

10. Advanced Degrees? No Currently planning to start MBA program next year Will not receive college credits but learning are applicable to a variety of work environments and improve performance